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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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